2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Steering Problems

“Was driving down the interstate and the steering wheel fell off. After several attempts was able to put it back on but had to press hard to keep it in place my mechanic was able to reattach it but had to disable the air bag and now cost $700 for a new steering column air bag and horn. I see other complaints and would like to know what my options are regarding this is this something being reviewed or a recall. I could have been killed.”

“Recall info: the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles if exposed long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents may corrode due to insufficient performance of the rust protection. Should corrosion occur, a lower control arm could become detached resulting in loss of vehicle control and potential collision. In may 2016 we had to have the lower control arm replaced along with the front sway bark link assembly. I believe this is all part of the corrosion mentioned above in the recall. Car was moving when lower control arm became detached. …”

“I own a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. I purchased from carmax in 2005 and was assured that it was free of problems. Additional research showed that the car had been well cared for and had never been in an accident. While sitting in traffic on the interstate in late february 2006 the steering column inexplicably collapsed into my lap. The car was nearly impossible to control, and I was fortunate that I was in gridlock, otherwise I would have been in an accident. So, since my warranty with carmax had lapsed, I took the car to my mechanic (who is extremely competent and reputable). …”

“There has no been an incident yet. The vehicle rattles in the front end, exactly where the recalled part is at. I took it to the licensed dealership that I was told was qualified to replace the part and they refused to replace it claiming that the vehicle is too rusty and they don't want to lift it up on the air. I had just had 4 new tires put on it recently and they used a car lift without any issues. I would like the part replaced because now I'm worried about the defect causing a serious accident if it is not replaced. …”

“I own a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. My steering wheel column collapsed in my lap while driving. Took it to the dealership and they said that it was unusual that happened. Said it was the latch in my column, had to buy a whole new steering column 500+ part, not including labor.”